First Grade
Welcome to the interactive learning page for first grade students! On this page, you will find website resources for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, English Learners, and the arts. Kids can spend time learning with these sites to build fluency in all areas!
Math
In 1st grade, your child is developing an understanding of addition and subtraction within 20, building a foundation in place value ideas, exploring linear measurement, and deepening their understanding of shapes. The online resources below offer an opportunity for your child to build on and reinforce ideas presented in the classroom.
First graders should spend 20 minutes a day practicing math.
Use ten frames to explore numbers
Use ten frames to find number combinations
Match numerals to visual representations
Practice place value by counting by ones and tens
Reading
First graders should read aloud for 15-20 minutes each day. It is important for students to read a variety of texts they are excited about.
First graders can practice sight words. Students can also respond to comprehension questions by talking about the text or writing about it.
It is important for young learners to listen to stories every day! Students can hear stories read aloud from a family member, in RAZ Kids and on other websites!
Reinforce phonics as well as beginning reading skills
Raz Kids
Free online books in English and Spanish
Watch videos of actors reading aloud
Build background knowledge by watching videos and playing games
Writing
First grade students can write for a variety of purposes. For example, writers can make lists, write stories, letters, emails, and captions!
Suggested prompts for students to write about
An editing checklist helps students edit and revise writing
Science and Social Studies
Big Ideas in first grade science:
What happens when materials vibrate?
What happens when there is no light?
What are some ways plants and animals meet their needs so that they can survive and grow?
How are parents and their children similar and different?
What objects are in the sky and how do they seem to move?
Create an ecosystem
Learn about how plants grow
Build a park for a community
Fine Arts
All students should express their creative side through the arts!
It is also important to get at least 20 minutes of exercise a day!
Draw artwork online
Collection of music games
Jamzone
Learn about family activities to do at home
Olivia Library Read Olivia Books
Games to Learn English
Imagine Learning
(for Newcomers)
ESL Games
Unite for Literacy: Bilingual Books
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